A lot of other explanations and definitions exist, but
for me, this is the beauty of Origami. To transform a flat piece of paper in to a three
dimensional piece of art, to breathe life in a static object with just your bare hands.

But it isn't just folding bits of paper. It's an
excercise in mental gymnastics, improving eye, hand, brain co-ordination, building the
dexterity of one's fingers. Zen, meditation, peace and relaxation. The joy of listening to
the "oooh's" and "aaaah's" as little kids wonder in amazement at how
the piece of paper turned in a frog, without using any tools other than your hands.

The Joy of Paper Folding - Welcome to the world of
Origami.

For further details on this wonderful craft, I refer you
to the Origami Links page.